Finca El Origen Malbec Reserva 2021
Finca El Origen Malbec Reserva 2021
Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
Wine Details
Grapes were harvested mechanically with modern equipment durring the night and just before dawn when temperatures are the lowest. Alcoholic fermentation with select yeasts for 10-12 days with controlled pump-over and punch down for maximum extraction. Total maceration time of two weeks. 30% of the wine was kept in contact with French oak of varying degree of toast for 6 months to respect the fruit and achieve optimum integration.
Vineyards/Region
Finca La Esperanza Vineyard
Tasting Note
Distinct aromatic complexity with outstanding notes of red fruits, floral aromas of violets, vanilla and cigar. On the palate, blackberry fruit and spices. The medium structure and silky tannins are perfectly balanced with the delicious natural acidity, leading to a prolonged finish.
Food Pairing
Pair with barbeque roasts, fresh pasta and hard cheeses.
Varietal
100% Malbec
Ratings & Awards
92 | James Suckling |
2021 |
90/Silver Medal | IWC '22 | 2021 |
93 | James Suckling | 2020 |
95 | Decanter | 2019 |
93 | James Suckling | 2019 |
94 | Descorchados | 2018 |
91 | James Suckling | 2018 |
91 | Decanter | 2018 |
91 | Decanter | 2017 |
93 | James Suckling | 2016 |